NT Wright on Predestination
There was a criticism raise against my book by an amazon reviewer specifically on my treatment of the doctrine of election (and predestination). Here, NT Wright speaks to the criticism. With …
There was a criticism raise against my book by an amazon reviewer specifically on my treatment of the doctrine of election (and predestination). Here, NT Wright speaks to the criticism. With …
He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, “Lord, do you wash my feet?” Jesus answered him, “What I am doing you do not understand now, but afterward you …
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship (Rom …
This is an abbreviated version of my Commencement Address at the 2015 EBS Graduation that took place today (May 15, 2015). Philippians 2 paints for us a wonderful portrait. It is …
Running through the Gospel according to John is a theme of dark/light. Some (not exhaustive) Examples: Do you remember the first chapter? "In him was life, and the life was the light …
This is from Stacey's blog about the message Junior and I preached yesterday. She's an excellent writer. Enjoy! Sunday's when Matt and Junior preach together are my very favorite, always. Neither …
I mentioned in my last post that Jesus’ teaching was subtle. I chalked this up to the vastness of his teaching. I said that the reason he was so subtle …
Something that has always struck me about the Gospels is that the disciples always seem to be confused about what Jesus was teaching them. It is almost as if they …
One of the most dramatic Old Testament/New Testament parallels is the giving of the Torah and Pentecost. The parallels are just staggering. There are two dynamics of Pentecost in particular …
I’d like to respond to this question by first rewording it a bit. Rather than responding to the question, “How much of the Bible should a person know before accepting Jesus …